"Something made him spring up in bed. . . just in time to see Van reach into the crib and grab Nin and throw her, fire her across the room, like a missile, like a bullet, like a shooting star, like a football."
Chap. 1, p. 8

"The moment felt more wonderful than terrible, because the terrible part was inside everything that was happening but hadn't had time to catch up and bloom yet."
Chap. 1, p. 12

"Earl announced he'd come back to make pancakes. Jamie was glad to hear it, because he liked pancakes and he liked knowing what was next."
Chap. 2, p. 30

"Things didn't just stop—time didn't—but he still pictured Van standing by the crib, hanging his head."
Chap. 3, p. 32

"Jamie's first sight of the trailer, from a distance, made him think of a big silver toaster."
Chap. 4, p. 41

"We're afraid—just sick with fear. And...